Category: Volunteer Spotlight

We are thrilled to announce Natalie Magee as our March Volunteer of the Month! Natalie's dedication and enthusiasm in supporting our Foundation have been truly remarkable. Let's take a moment to get to know Natalie and her remarkable journey as a volunteer. Joining our Foundation Natalie's journey with our Foundation…

Spotlight on a Star in the Making: Cathy Perez This month's Student of the Month is Cathy Perez, a rising star in our acting program! She brings a contagious energy and unwavering dedication to every scene, rehearsal, and workshop. Here's why: Cathy Perez stands out: Passionate Performer: She: lights up…

Ms. Massie currently works as a Math Interventionist, and she really “Loves It.”  Michelle wanted to volunteer for our Foundation because the philosophy fits her own; Equitable education for all--above and beyond classroom walls, teaching skills the students wanted to learn and use for a bright future. She also volunteers…

We are so proud of our volunteer, Astrida Hara who is now a book author of the book, "The Courageous One-Legged Chick." This book empowers us to face adversity and show remarkable strength in the face of abandonment. Perfect for readers looking for stories of overcoming challenges. "Food is scarce…

Cheyanne Jones is from Pasadena, California. She attended Blue Ridge Academy, and her favorite subject in school was Economics. She joined acting and art as an extracurricular activity in high school and is currently a member of SAG/AFTRA. She likes art because it is fun and therapeutic for her. She…

Ms. Pierce currently works in Development and Marketing for an International Non-Profit based out of New York City, and she also serves on the Board of Trustees and the Marketing Committee for another non-profit based out of Chicago. April Pierce grew up Redlands, California, and currently lives in Orrington, Maine.…

Emily Gomez is from Reseda (West San Fernando Valley). She formerly attended ClevelandHigh School, Reseda, and is currently a freshman Theatre major at California State University(CSUN), Northridge. After two years of online school, she was looking forward to connect withpeople in person and finding new interests in college.Her favorite activity…

Astrida Hara volunteers with the Foundation as our Blog Writer. As a Volunteer with our Foundation Astrida works on creating blog content, advertising events, and working on Research and Marketing for the foundation.Astrida was a student of Mathematics, and completed her Master’s degree in Japan and Indonesia. She moved to…

Brandon Zaragoza, volunteers with the Foundation’s Film Screening Program.  This Program allows kids to screen movies, have discussions about that film, and following the screening they get to have a Question & Answering sessions with Production Team Members or Actors from the film.   The foundation has given Brandon an opportunity…

This month we are spotlighting our Young Filmmaker: Denver Patterson. She has participated in countless film camps, movie screenings, and various workshops offered by our Foundation. Denver attends Pepperdine University and is currently a Psychology Major. At Pepperdine, she is involved in several activities such as: Black Student Association, Pepperdine…